Based out of San Diego Bay, Searcher Natural History Tours offers eight- to 12-day cruises down to nearby Baja California. You will ride aboard the Searcher, a small cruise ship with 14 cabins complete with air-conditioning, sleeping bunks, shelves, reading lights, AC electrical outlets and mirrors. Activities during the cruise include whale-watching, hiking Mexico's islands, snorkeling and exploring various beaches and mangroves.
Searcher Natural History Tours
2838 Garrison St.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-226-2403
bajawhale.com
Silversea Cruises offers frequent cruises from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard the Silver Cloud, a small cruise ship which can hold up to 296 guests. Usually lasting two weeks, the cruise leaves the Port of San Diego and sails down the Pacific coast, making its way to and then through the Panama Canal. It then transverses the Caribbean and parts of the Atlantic Ocean until it reaches Fort Lauderdale. The Silver Cloud make stops in places such as Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal and Cartagena, Columbia during the journey. The ship features an on-deck swimming pool, a fitness center, various bars and lounges, a spa, numerous restaurants and a casino. All accommodations aboard the Silver Cloud include ocean views and 80 percent feature private verandas.
Silversea Cruises
110 E. Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
877-760-9052
silversea.com
Azamara Club Cruises offers cruises from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez and back. Guests ride aboard the Azamara Journey, a small ship which holds up to 694 people. Some of the ports of call during this cruise include Mazatlan, La Paz, Loreto and Cabo San Lucas. Excursions available include art tours, snorkeling, kayaking and horseback riding. The ship features two restaurants, a Spa and Wellness Center, a casino, live entertainment, and numerous bars and lounges.
Azumara Club Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-760-0654
azamaraclubcruises.com
